CAPT. J. B. REYNOLDS, commander of Co. I, is a native of
Tivoli, Blue Earth county, Minn., and whose grand-father, George
Reynolds, served in the eventful struggle of the Revolution until the
Independence of the Colonies was triumphantly secured. The Captain
volunteered first, April 22nd, 1861, as a PRIVATE in Co. E,
3rd Wis. Infantry, which Regiment was commanded by Col., now Maj.
Gen., Scuyler Hamilton. At the battle of Chancellorsville, May 3rd and
4th, 1863, he was severely wounded in his left arm, by reason of which
wound he was afterwards transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps. He
was afterwards appointed CAPTAIN in this Regiment, April
13th, 1864, and assigned to the command of Co. I. In this position he
has participated with it in its actions and duties up to final
discharge of Regiment.
The unexceptionably good moral conduct of the men of this Company, and
their discipline and bravery, very favorably represent the character,
ability and worthiness of their commander, who has taken part in the
following actions, viz: Chancellorsville, May 3rd and 4th, 1863;
Weldon Railroad, Aug. 19th and 20th, 1864; Poplar Grove Church, Sept.
29th and 30th, 1864; Hatchie's Run, Oct. 27th and 28th, 1864; skirmish
on Bermuda Front, Dec., 1864; Farra's Island, at Dutch Gap Canal, Jan.
25th, 1865; and capture of Richmond, April 3rd, 1865.